Henry Slocum (tennis)

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For the American politician, see Henry Warner Slocum.

Henry Warner Slocum, Jr. (May 28, 1862 – January 22, 1949) was an American male tennis player. It is likely that he was the son of the American politician and Union general Henry Warner Slocum.

He entered the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1955. He was president of the USTA, 1892-93.

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[edit] Grand Slam record

[edit] U.S. Championships

  • Singles champion: 1888, 1889
    • Singles finalist: 1887, 1890
  • Doubles champion: 1889
    • Doubles finalist: 1885, 1887

[edit] Grand Slam singles finals

[edit] Wins (2)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1888 U.S. Championships Howard Taylor 6–4, 6–1, 6–0
1889 U.S. Championships (2) Quincy Shaw 6–3, 6–1, 4–6, 6–2

[edit] Runner-ups (2)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1887 U.S. Championships Richard Sears 6–1, 6–3, 6–2
1890 U.S. Championships Oliver Campbell 6–2, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1

[edit] External links


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